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Sewage Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Residential and Commercial Sewage Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process

Here to Help® 24/7

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties

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(724) 704-8939
4.9
(79 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups are stressful, hazardous, and can cause significant damage if not handled quickly and professionally. At SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties we understand your urgency. Our technicians are certified and have the equipment to deal with septic system failures, toilet overflows, burst pipes, sewer line backups, and contaminated water.

No matter how difficult your challenge, SERVPRO is the trusted name for sewage damage cleanup, repair, and restoration. We make it "like it never even happened."

We always strive to follow the IICRC S500 industry standards. For more information about these standards, please check out the IICRC website.

Our experienced SERVPRO team will also help coordinate your insurance claims.

A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.
A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.

What To Do When Sewage Damage Happens

A sewage emergency is both unexpected and overwhelming.

Planning for a sewage emergency is probably the last thing on any homeowner’s mind. However, sewage damage can happen to anyone, in any home, at any time.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can help protect your home and health. Here are some recommended steps from SERVPRO.


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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage
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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage
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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas

Steps in Our Sewage Damage Restoration Process


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Sewage Removal & Contamination Control

Sewage backup emergencies carry viruses and bacteria that cause serious illnesses. Our SERVPRO professionals will address immediate hazards and stabilize the affected area. We clean up sewage spills and biohazards using specialized equipment and training, thoroughly and safely from start to finish.

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Sanitization and Deodorization

Using our meticulous state-of-the-art protocols, our team of experts ensures that your home or building is safe and thoroughly clean. After sanitization, advanced equipment helps us find and eliminate any hidden moisture, so you know your structure is dry.

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Restoration

In the last phase, SERVPRO repairs any structural damage and returns your property to its previous condition. Before the space is cleared for re-entry, we’ll conduct a final inspection to make sure the area is safe, clean, and ready for you to return.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly — we address sewage issues swiftly to control costs, prevent further damage, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly.

A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.
A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.

Residential Sewage Cleanup

Sewage contamination in homes is often caused by toilet overflows, pipe backups, waste line leaks, or outside floodwater. Keep in mind that raw sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that can contaminate flooring, walls, air systems, and personal belongings.

With quick, professional, and discrete intervention from SERVPRO, you can avoid further damage, mold growth, lingering odors, and long-term health risks. And quickly return to a home that’s safe and livable again.

A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.
A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.

Commercial Sewage Cleanup

Sewage damage in commercial buildings can be disruptive. But with commercial sewage cleanup and biohazard restoration from SERVPRO, it doesn’t always require an extended shutdown. We act quickly to remove contaminated water, sanitize the space, and get your business back to safe operations.

We respond 24/7 with industrial-grade equipment and certified protocols. If possible, we will isolate problem areas so your operations can continue with minimal interruption.

From overflowing toilets to large-scale black water flooding, we’ve seen it all. We’re the team to make things right again.

What our
customers are saying

"Josh, Mark, and Jess were fantastic! Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, and kind. I was extremely pleased and impressed"

Kim S
New Castle

Excellent crew. Dan, Jessica, Paige, and Kayla give me hope for the work ethic in future generations. A1 company.

Margaret E
Meadville

Jessica & Jared were awesome and both professional and dependable.

Mary Ann W
Hermitage

"We feel very blessed that Jessica and Jared were assigned to our flooding issue. They are professional in every sense of the word. They arrived when we were at a very low point...they were confident, knowledgeable, and very reassuring that they would have everything back to its original look in just a few days; and they were right."

Robert
Slippery Rock



"Prompt and courteous service throughout the experience. Concern for my belongings. Helpful, informative, professional employees who wasted no time getting to my home each time they came and were always able to schedule their work around my availability."



Brenda
Neshannok

SERVPRO knows what they’re doing when it comes to water damage restoration. If I am ever in need I know they are ready to help.

Mike Bacon
Boardman

Cameron & Trevor worked diligently on site & were extremely helpful in the process to explain everything to us. They were polite & cautious to ensure the damage was taken care of with detail. Thank you for a great experience - highly recommend!

 

 

 

Yvonne Gamble
Mercer

Don and Cameron were incredibly helpful, professional, and efficient. 10/10 would recommend.

Nick Bell
Greenville

"Prompt and professional"

Patricia
Mercer

"Josh, Mark, and Jess were fantastic! Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, and kind. I was extremely pleased and impressed"

Kim S
New Castle

Excellent crew. Dan, Jessica, Paige, and Kayla give me hope for the work ethic in future generations. A1 company.

Margaret E
Meadville

Jessica & Jared were awesome and both professional and dependable.

Mary Ann W
Hermitage

"We feel very blessed that Jessica and Jared were assigned to our flooding issue. They are professional in every sense of the word. They arrived when we were at a very low point...they were confident, knowledgeable, and very reassuring that they would have everything back to its original look in just a few days; and they were right."

Robert
Slippery Rock



"Prompt and courteous service throughout the experience. Concern for my belongings. Helpful, informative, professional employees who wasted no time getting to my home each time they came and were always able to schedule their work around my availability."



Brenda
Neshannok

SERVPRO knows what they’re doing when it comes to water damage restoration. If I am ever in need I know they are ready to help.

Mike Bacon
Boardman

Cameron & Trevor worked diligently on site & were extremely helpful in the process to explain everything to us. They were polite & cautious to ensure the damage was taken care of with detail. Thank you for a great experience - highly recommend!

 

 

 

Yvonne Gamble
Mercer

Don and Cameron were incredibly helpful, professional, and efficient. 10/10 would recommend.

Nick Bell
Greenville

"Prompt and professional"

Patricia
Mercer

About Us

SERVPRO® of Mercer and Lawrence Counties: Your Restoration Experts

At SERVPRO® of Mercer and Lawrence Counties, we bring peace of mind during life’s toughest moments. Whether it’s a flooded home, a fire-damaged business, or mold mitigation, our highly trained team responds quickly to restore your property and minimize disruption, making it "Like it never even happened."

Led by James, Andrew, and Katie Dobson, our family-owned business combines local commitment with industry expertise. Andrew, an IICRC-certified Master Restorer and instructor, ensures our team is equipped to handle any challenge, from water and fire damage to air duct cleaning and mold remediation.

We take pride in serving Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio with compassion, quality, and the industry’s highest standards. Whether it’s a small household cleanup or a large-scale commercial restoration, our team is ready to help 24/7.

About Our Owners

Owners James Dobson and Andrew and Katie Dobson James have partnered together to be the best restoration specialists in their territories and within the SERVPRO franchise system. Andrew and Katie have two children, their daughter, Quinn and son, Noah. Andrew graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University. Andrew also holds more than 15 certifications with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) and has achieved advanced designations in the cleaning industry’s highest technical designation, IICRC Master. Andrew currently holds the following advanced designations: Master Water Restorer (MWR), Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR) and Master Textile Cleaner (MTC). Katie graduated from Champion High School and has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Communication Studies, Journalism and Visual Design from Kent State University.

James P. & Andrew J. & Katelyn A. Dobson
James P. & Andrew J. & Katelyn A. Dobson
Owners of SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.